Efficiency, renewables, natural gas grow fat in lean DOE budget

Journal Article · Tue Feb 08 04:00:00 EST 1994 · Energy Daily; (United States)

OSTI ID:6843181

O'Driscoll, M

The Department of Energy Monday unveiled a [open quotes]lean[close quotes] $18.5 billion fiscal 1995 budget proposal that in a broad sense would cut significantly from science and technology and national security programs while pumping more money into energy sources. A deeper look at those energy resource programs, however, shows the clear stamp of the Clinton administration: The buzzword is [open quotes]clean[close quotes] energy sources, as nuclear energy and coal development programs are slated for significant hits, while the budget proposes sharp increases for energy efficiency, renewables and natural gas.

• OSTI ID: 6843181
• Journal Information: Energy Daily; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Daily; (United States) Vol. 22:25; ISSN 0364-5274; ISSN ENDADJ
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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